Michael Booth

February 16, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

A New Jersey judge charged with using the power of his office in attempt to talk his way out of a drunken driving arrest has denied he violated the state's judicial disciplinary rules.

By Michael Booth |

4 minute read

February 15, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

The bill, according to an accompanying statement, was introduced in response to the 2004 federal Civil Rights Tax Relief Act, which was part of the American Jobs Creation Act.

By Michael Booth |

2 minute read

February 14, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

A New Jersey appeals court ruled Wednesday that a legal immigrant, who temporarily returned to his native country and then came back to New Jersey, may still be entitled to Medicaid benefits.

By Michael Booth |

3 minute read

February 13, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

"New Jersey has successfully transformed an antiquated bail system into a modern risk-based system that relies on empirical evidence to better identify the risk the defendant poses if released pending trial," the report, prepared by the state Administrative Office of the Courts, said.

By Michael Booth |

4 minute read

February 13, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

"We are satisfied there exists a material act in dispute concerning whether O'Neill made appropriate observations prior to swinging the golf club consonant with the attendant risk of significant injury to a bystander," said Judges Jose Fuentes, Ellen Koblitz and Thomas Manahan.

By Michael Booth |

4 minute read

February 12, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

Appellate Division Judge Carmen Messano said in a published decision that there was no reason to vacate the settlement agreement.

By Michael Booth |

5 minute read

February 12, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

A roundup of notable case results in New Jersey.

By Charles Toutant | David Gialanella | Michael Booth |

4 minute read

February 09, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

“This team of legal experts brings a wealth of experience and keen legal acumen that I will rely on as we confront the challenges that face our state," Attorney General Gurbir Grewal said in an announcement.

By Michael Booth |

3 minute read

February 09, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

The Bureau of Securities issued a cease and desist order to Bitstrade to prevent it from offering bitcoin-backed securities to New Jersey residents, Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal and the state Division of Consumer Affairs announced.

By Michael Booth |

3 minute read

February 07, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

A federal judge in New Jersey has ruled that a former tech employee accused of stealing trade secrets from his employer cannot force the company into arbitration based on a contract that says the parties "may litigate" certain disputes.

By Michael Booth

3 minute read